News 13 in Israel discovered that a woman it had hired was an impostor, after former Big Brother contestant Avraham Akloom raised the alarm. The network says she worked there for about a week before being fired and causing no harm.
Shikma Bressler condemned the Knesset for granting MK Tali Gottlieb immunity from criminal prosecution. Separately, Lod District Court Judge Rami Haimovitch partly rejected Gottlieb’s immunity claim in Bressler’s civil defamation lawsuit, allowing the case to proceed.
A 21-year-old Israeli tourist was arrested in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, after a nightclub fight that left three people stabbed. A local court extended his detention by eight days, and police are investigating the circumstances.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company will raise prices because memory and storage chip costs have surged, driven by AI demand. Analysts expect higher prices first on Macs and iPads, while a new iPhone 18 lineup may arrive in September. Cook will step down as CEO in September and be replaced by John Ternus.
A roughly 60-year-old worker was injured at 7:19 this morning in a factory accident in Haifa. Magen David Adom evacuated him to Rambam Hospital in moderate condition after he suffered a head injury.
A husband and wife were shot Thursday morning in Kafr Qasim while driving to work. The 62-year-old husband was pronounced dead at the scene, and his 50-year-old wife later died of her wounds. Police are investigating and suspect a blood-feud killing linked to a long-running dispute.
A Channel 13 poll shows Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar rising to 20 seats, while Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid’s party falls to 17. Likud leads with 22 seats, and the opposition bloc reaches 59 seats, two short of a majority.
The writer says he stopped watching football years ago because he sees professional soccer as a time-consuming ritual, not real refreshment. He argues that the sport captures attention, energy, and family time, while truer forms of rest are freer and more nourishing.
The eldest son of Rabbi Eliezer Yehuda Finkel, Reb Elah Baruch, married off his daughter at a well-attended family wedding. The gathering drew yeshiva leaders and was documented in photos by Matityahu Goldberg.
A man in his 60s was killed and a woman in her 50s was critically wounded Thursday morning in a shooting in Kfar Qasim, with police suspecting a revenge killing linked to an ongoing feud. Police and forensic teams are investigating while searching for suspects, following a series of recent shootings and other deadly criminal attacks across northern and central Israel.
Israel Katz mourned reserve sergeant Alexander Filin, who was killed by an explosive device in southern Lebanon. Katz praised Filin's repeated reserve service and wished recovery to the wounded in the same incident.
Doctors say many people with high cholesterol can improve their levels through diet and lifestyle changes, not just statins. The article lists foods, fiber, supplements, exercise, and healthier habits that may lower LDL and support heart health.
Tel Aviv Port will host a first-of-its-kind sprint swimming event on Friday, with Israel’s top 96 swimmers competing in a knockout 50-meter format. The race is free to the public, will be broadcast live on 5SPORT, and organizers say it could become an international model.
Israel says a U.S.-Iran memorandum signed by Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian heavily favors Tehran. The main concerns are sanctions relief for Iranian oil exports, the handling of enriched uranium, and language affecting Lebanon. Iranian officials hailed the deal as a victory and warned Israel over continued operations in Lebanon.
Liverpool are close to signing Victor Muñoz from Osasuna after reportedly beating Newcastle to the deal. The 22-year-old Spain winger has a 40 million euro release clause and is expected to join on a long-term contract.
Elbit Systems revealed a helicopter-mounted laser demonstrator at the Eurosatory 2026 arms show in France. The system, developed with Israel’s Ministry of Defense, is aimed at drone and cruise-missile interception and may also engage ground targets. Elbit says the helicopter version could mature before the planned fighter-jet laser.
Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in its 2026 World Cup opener, with Luis Díaz and Daniel Muñoz leading the way. Muñoz, 30, scored his first World Cup goal after a career that began late and nearly ended in 2015. His journey took him from deception and setbacks in Mexico, Spain and Italy to Atlético Nacional, Genk and Crystal Palace.
A Torah scroll dedication was held for the Chalki BeKehilati, Beit Yitzchak community in New Ramat Shlomo. Speakers, including Chief Rabbi David Lau, highlighted unity, fixed Torah study, and the need for a permanent synagogue. The community currently prays in a tent at a private home.
Nazareth’s “Eagle Eye 2026” competition showcased student tech projects from Arab schools and crowned several winners, including systems for flood prevention, sign-language translation and AI-enabled plant monitoring. The city, Touching Space and the Nazareth Space Center said the event is meant to simulate a real startup journey and train future innovators.
Israel’s Nurses Union says it may declare a labor dispute and strike unless the Health Ministry immediately negotiates over staffing shortages and alleged contract violations. The union cites a shortage of about 1,200 nursing positions, while the ministry says it has already improved pay, added posts, and signed a wage deal through 2027.
Scientists from Ben-Gurion University and Stanford have discovered a flatworm immune cell that kills by self-explosion triggered by activin. The repotoblasts can rapidly destroy bacteria and even human cells, and the finding may help guide future cell-based therapies.
Israel’s coalition plans to fast-track a shortened draft law that would keep only the draft evaders amnesty clause. Knesset legal adviser Shagith Afik opposes the move, while ultra-Orthodox parties still want the daycare bill instead.
Gil Arbel captured a rare encounter with a mother black bear and her three cubs in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Israeli wildlife photographer said the bears nursed and played near him and his partner, Alice Mandel, while they were filming for National Geographic.
Israeli food companies are earning significant revenue from licensed sales into Gaza after the ceasefire opened a large supply channel. Victory disclosed NIS 100 million in monthly Gaza sales, Mehadrin reported NIS 60 million in first-quarter sales, and authorities are tightening controls amid smuggling attempts.
HRF filed fresh evidence in Belgium accusing an Israeli-Belgian man of serving as a sniper in an IDF unit involved in shootings and demolitions in Gaza. The group also alleges abuses around Khan Younis and Nasser Hospital, while Belgian authorities have not yet commented on the new complaint.
Designer Anton Kroshechkin has unveiled White Dragon, a 150-meter mega-yacht concept inspired by Chinese mythology and built around a white dragon form. The design features a central atrium, indoor infinity pool, helipad, amphitheater, and a 270-degree observation lounge, and it has won A’ Design Award recognition as a concept.
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran forced the United States to accept a deal by threatening retaliation. He claimed Trump ordered Netanyahu to stop strikes in Beirut’s Dahieh and said Iran is ready to respond if Washington breaks its commitments.
Friends of Yehuda Sherman are trying to establish new Jewish outposts in Judea and Samaria in his memory. Two farms, Kוכב יהודה and Shaagat Yehuda, continue despite repeated Israeli security force evacuations. The activists say they will keep building because the land and the area’s security importance demand it.
A one-year-old unvaccinated boy was hospitalized in life-threatening condition at Shaare Zedek after rare epiglottitis nearly closed his airway. Doctors ruled out a swallowed object, confirmed Hib infection, and saved him with a tiny breathing tube.
Hospital staff said the case was preventable through routine vaccination and urged parents to immunize their children.
Tel Aviv is headed for another cautious session after three red days and a weak Wall Street close. Local markets are also watching major corporate news involving Next Vision, Cal, and Av-Gad.
Elitzur Netanya was relegated to Israel’s National League after a season of instability, despite winning its final home game 77-89. The club plans a broad rebuild, including a possible new coach and retaining some foreign players.
Portugal began its World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Congo, and Cristiano Ronaldo again failed to score. Coach Roberto Martinez defended him and said the team’s issues were deeper, while Thierry Henry criticized Ronaldo’s play. Portugal next plays Uzbekistan on Tuesday.
Temperatures in Israel are expected to drop gradually through Friday and return to seasonal averages. Saturday should start with morning clouds, then turn mostly clear with a slight warming. Forecast highs and lows were given for major cities, including Eilat at 28 to 39 degrees.
Shimon Shalev of Alonei HaBashan recounts his son Shahar’s death in Operation Protective Edge and the extraordinary funeral that followed. He says Shahar was buried in Hispin after no burial site could be found near the settlement, and calls it the largest funeral ever held in the Golan.
Israeli jackals are increasingly roaming cities, chasing people, eating from homes, and attacking children and pets. After a rabies-suspected attack near the Sea of Galilee injured nine people, officials and experts are split between culling and nonlethal controls.
The United States and Iran digitally signed a memorandum overnight to end the war, and it took effect immediately. Trump and Pezeshkian both signed, while Iran said its enriched uranium would stay in the country and a final deal is due within 60 days.
England beat Croatia 4-2 in their 2026 World Cup opener after Thomas Tuchel’s halftime talk helped turn the match. Harry Kane scored twice, Jude Bellingham restored the lead early in the second half, and Marcus Rashford sealed the win.
Israeli health experts say nuts and seeds do not have proven links to acne. They warn, however, that late-night snacking during long football matches can lead to excessive calories, salt and sleep disruption.
Cristiano Ronaldo was heavily criticized after Portugal opened the 2026 World Cup with a 1-1 draw against DR Congo. Commentators said Roberto Martinez should have substituted him, while Ronaldo said the tournament is far from over.
India has become a major source of training data for humanoid robots, with workers in places like Chennai and Karur filming everyday tasks for low pay. The work is feeding a fast-growing robotics market, but it also raises privacy and compensation concerns.
Police Finish Inquiry Into Eli Cohen’s Diplomatic Passport Case
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Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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Israeli police announced that their investigation into Minister Eli Cohen in the diplomatic passport affair has been completed. The case has now been transferred to the State Attorney’s Office for a decision on whether to proceed.
No further details about the findings, the evidence, or the next procedural step were included in the police statement. The announcement marks the end of the investigative phase and puts the matter in prosecutors’ hands.
